Best Ephrata Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,692 students in Ephrata, PA (there are 18 private schools, serving 1,457 private students). 72% of all K-12 students in Ephrata, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).

The top ranked public schools in Ephrata, PA are Ephrata Sr. High School, Highland Elementary School and Clay Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Ephrata, PA public schools have an score of 44% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and score of 54% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Ephrata have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.

Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Schools in Ephrata, PA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Ephrata Sr. High School

(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
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803 Oak Blvd
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1478

Gr: 9-12 | 1,357 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Rank: #22.

Highland Elementary School

(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
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99 Highland Ave
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1160

Gr: K-4 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.

Clay Elementary School

(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
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250 Clay School Rd
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1100

Gr: K-4 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.

Fulton Elementary School

(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
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51 East Fulton Street
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1130

Gr: K-4 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

Rank: #55.

Ephrata Intermediate School

(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
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957 Hammon Ave
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1405

Gr: 5-6 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Rank: #66.

Ephrata Middle School

(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
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957 Hammon Ave
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1468

Gr: 7-8 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Rank: n/an/a

Lancaster County Ctc - Brownstown Campus

Vocational School

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231 Snyder Road
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 859-5101

Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Ephrata, Pennsylvania

Ephrata, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Lincoln Elementary School (Closed 2008)

1301 Apple St
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1120

Gr: 1-5 | 162 students Minority enrollment: 8%

Washington Educational Center (Closed 2012)

26 Marshall St
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1150

Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Ephrata, PA?

The top ranked public schools in Ephrata, PA include Ephrata Sr. High School, Highland Elementary School and Clay Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in Ephrata?

7 public schools are located in Ephrata.

What percentage of students in Ephrata go to public school?

72% of all K-12 students in Ephrata are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).

What is the racial composition of students in Ephrata?

Ephrata public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).